Irek Mukamedov was born in Kazan and educated at the Moscow Choreographic Institute.
1981: Bolshoi debut (as Spartacus) 1981: Grand Prix in the Moscow International Competition 1988: Andersen Prize for Best Dancer 1988: Nijinsky Medal 1990: Joins the Royal Ballet as a Principal 1992: Evening Standard Ballet Award 1998: Becomes Guest Artist of the Royal Ballet